EPA approval of Pennsylvania's plan to show Warren County has clean enough air for sulfur dioxide
Official: Air Plan Approval; Pennsylvania; Redesignation of the Warren County Nonattainment Area to Attainment and Approval of the Area's Maintenance Plan for the 2010 1-Hour Primary Sulfur Dioxide National Ambient Air Quality Standard
Reading: The EPA approval extends Pennsylvania's existing air quality protections by approving a maintenance plan that keeps sulfur dioxide standards in place for Warren County going forward.
The EPA is also fixing a previous error in pollution rules for a specific refinery.
In clear language
The EPA is approving Pennsylvania's request to declare that Warren County has met federal air quality standards for sulfur dioxide pollution. Pennsylvania also submitted a maintenance plan to keep the air clean going forward. The EPA is also fixing a previous error in pollution rules for a specific refinery.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- Residents of Warren County, Pennsylvania who breathe the air
- Businesses in Warren County, especially United Refining Company and other industrial facilities subject to air quality rules
- Pennsylvania state environmental agency (PADEP) responsible for tracking and maintaining air quality
What can you do?
- If you live in Warren County, you can review Pennsylvania's air quality maintenance plan on the EPA website to understand what protections stay in place
- Monitor local air quality reports to confirm sulfur dioxide levels remain safe
Timeline
- September 19, 2025 — Pennsylvania submitted the redesignation request and maintenance plan
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